Herringbone Definition
herringbone
- noun
- a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
- a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery
"Herringbone" in song lyrics
See how herringbone is used in real songs:
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"But before he went down he gave me love and his Herringbone"
Ghetto Mafia — Facts of Life -
"Maxin for the buddy coming down with the Herringbone"
The Goats — Whatcha Got is Whatcha Gettin' -
"I swear they could go gold if they bought a herringbone"
Words that rhyme with herringbone
Usage tips for "herringbone"
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